Read more about the article Summer gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley chaparral
Our gardens can reflect the chaparral area, adapting to the chaparral biome but affording more color, fire safety, comfort and productivity

Summer gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley chaparral

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Now that the 4th of July is past, we are officially into the summer. Chances are we will not be seeing a lot of…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Concept of Intentionality: Does Life Have a Purpose?
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Concept of Intentionality: Does Life Have a Purpose?

By David Hegg I like to read biographies of those who have made significant contributions to the history of our world, and I’m certainly not alone in this. The draw…

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Read more about the article Artists Association open ‘This is America’ showcase
Richard Omura's "Catcher" was one of several pieces of art on display at the Santa Clarita Artists Association gallery, called "This is America." Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Artists Association open ‘This is America’ showcase

Under the theme of “This is America,” the Santa Clarita Artists Association allowed guests to pass through its Newhall gallery on Friday to look upon what artists think about their…

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Read more about the article The authors behind some of SCV’s children’s books
Local resident and personal trainer, Keith Oden, wrote "Fitz & Fry's Galactic Workout," a children's book to get kids excited about exercising. Courtesy of Sara Oden

The authors behind some of SCV’s children’s books

Like any city, Santa Clarita is home to a number of different creative minds, but what many don’t know is it’s also home to a number of children’s authors. Writing…

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Read more about the article USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency
A map of California, with a star signifying the epicenter of the July 5 earthquake near Ridgecrest. Courtesy of United States Geological Survey

USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency

Following two earthquakes and a series of aftershocks since July 4, the United States Geological Survey warned California residents on Saturday about the chances for more earthquakes in the days…

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Read more about the article West Ranch struggles against JSerra pitchers, hitters
Trey Topping (17) makes the stop and throw to first base for the third out of the third inning against JSerra at West Ranch on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch struggles against JSerra pitchers, hitters

West Ranch’s RJ Gordon knew what he was getting into in Saturday morning’s game against JSerra Catholic in the California Classic. When Gordon played at Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks,…

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Read more about the article Team Runners Lane kicks off seventh season of training
Dozens attend the kick off at Runners Lane Santa Clarita on Saturday for the Team Runners Lane seventh tour of training and completing the Santa Clarita Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K which leads to the LA Marathon. Dan Watson/The Signal

Team Runners Lane kicks off seventh season of training

Runners, walkers and joggers alike gathered for the start of Team Runners Lane’s seventh season of training Saturday morning. “We’ve got walkers, Boston (Marathon) qualifiers and everything in between,” said…

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